These steak secrets guarantee a juicy, flavorful meal every time.
Ordering a perfectly cooked steak at a restaurant?
But learning how to cook steak at home is another matter altogether.
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Fortunately, learning how to cook ahomemade steak dinnerdoesnt take a culinary genius.
After you have your cut of choice, you only need a few ingredients to cook steak.
Use up theleftover steak in these delicious recipes.
How to Cook Steak
Start With a Thawed Steak
Hereshow to defrost steakif needed.
Take the steak out of the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to bring it to room temperature.
It will brown better and cook faster and more evenly.
Plus, a rare steak wont end up cold in the center.
It also helps the seasoning to stick better.
Be sure to pat all sides of the steak, including the edges.
Use generous amounts ofkosher saltand cracked (or butchers grind) black pepper to get the most flavorful crust.
Note that theUSDArecommends cooking wholecuts of beefto a minimum of 145 F for optimal safety.
Garnish and Serve
Finish your steak with fresh thyme and sea saltand enjoy!
